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24 alternatives to YC Startup Library

YC's resources for startup founders

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. YC Startup Library launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   YC Library▲810

   The new hub for YC's startup videos, essays, podcasts & more

   2023 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   A Summary Guide to YC Startup School▲247

   Learn key points of each 1 hour video in 5 minutes or less

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   How To Start A Startup ▲343

   YC Stanford Class as an Audio Podcast Available on iTunes

   2014 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Apply to YC (Y Combinator)▲386

   Curated collection of resources for founders applying to YC.

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Startup Stash▲3,255

   A curated directory of 400 resources & tools for startups

   2015 · startupstash.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Startup Library▲267

   Where founders come to learn

   2022 · launchhouse.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Resources for Early-Stage Founders▲371

   Dozens of templates, articles & videos to help you grow

   2024 · groundup.vc · its alternatives →

8. 8
   From Startups For Startups▲393

   50+ Hours of curated Interviews & podcasts

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The YC Founder Directory▲226

   Discover the 9,000 founders who went through YC

   2023 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Founder Resources▲433

    500+ curated resources, templates & tools for startups

    2021 · founderresources.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The Founder Library▲240

    A learning portal to help startup founders go further faster

    2020 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Startup School Live 2022▲175

    Learn how to start a startup, with help from Y Combinator

    2022 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Startup Academy▲247

    200+ videos that help you become a better founder

    2022 · basetemplates.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Startup Deck▲126

    290+ curated tools & resources for startups & entrepreneurs

    2021 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Startup Video Academy▲271

    Learn from the best startup leaders

    2018 · valipath.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Startup School for Future Founders▲510

    YC's free 6-week program for aspiring founders

    2020 · startupschool.org · its alternatives →

17. 17
    1500+ Startup Resources▲385

    Unlock your startup success with 1500+ startup resources

    2023 · digiarpit.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    StartupClass.co▲300

    YC's How to Start a Startup packaged as an online course

    2014 · startupclass.co · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Y Combinator Podcast▲531

    Y Combinators new podcast on starting a startup

    2017 · ycombinator.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Y Combinator Database▲866

    The definitive database of YC companies with all the metrics

    2017 · ycdb.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    LookUp YC▲143

    Ask questions and get advice from Y Combinator videos

    2023 · lookup-yc.herokuapp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22YS
    YC's startup advice, organized and searchable▲161

    2020 · ycadvice.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    New YC List▲109

    A new list of YC startups (S14, W14, S15)

    2015 · newyclist.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Startup Notes▲317

    Most actionable advice from each Startup School speaker

    2014 · ffc2016.startupnotes.org · its alternatives →

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